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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Juwan Johnson is ranked TE9 in half-PPR formats per expert consensus rankings (ECR) and is in a more fantasy-friendly setup than Michael Mayer. The Saints played at the fastest pace last season and were 19th in pass rate over expected (-0.6% PROE). Johnson is coming off a stellar showing when playing with Tyler Shough: 71.3% route participation rate, 4.6 receptions per game, 57.4 receiving yards per game, 1.97 yards per route run, 2 receiving touchdowns, 9.14 half-PPR points per game, and 7.77 expected half-PPR points per game.
PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Johnson finished 2025 with career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards as TE11 in fantasy points per game. Among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 13th in target share, seventh in receiving yards per game, 15th in yards per route run, 11th in first-read share, and 23rd in first downs per route run. Johnson could easily post TE1 numbers in Week 1; Detroit ranked 15th in yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity allowed to tight ends in Weeks 12-18 last year.
PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026
Johnson's target outlook is enhanced by the absence of rookie first-rounder Jordyn Tyson. He faces a plus matchup against the Lions in Detroit, who will be without star safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph early in the season. When Branch and Joseph played full seasons in 2023, the Lions allowed the second-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends; last season with both missing significant time (Branch 5 games, Joseph 11 games), the Lions allowed the 15th-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. With Branch and Joseph out and Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark starting in their place, Johnson should find favorable matchups on his routes. The Saints-Lions game has a Vegas total of 50.5 points, the highest total on the board for Week 1.
PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Not only does the absence of rookie first-rounder Jordyn Tyson enhance the target outlook for Juwan Johnson, but Johnson gets a plus matchup against the Lions in Detroit. The Lions are going to be without star safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph early in the season. When Branch and Joseph played full seasons in 2023, the Lions allowed the second-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. Last season, Branch missed five games and Joseph missed 11, and the Lions allowed the 15th-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. With Branch and Joseph out, and with Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark starting in their place, Johnson should find favorable matchups on his routes. The Vegas total for Saints-Lions is 50.5 points, the highest total on the board for Week 1.
PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Juwan Johnson finished last year with career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards as the TE11 in fantasy points per game. Among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 13th in target share, seventh in receiving yards per game, 15th in yards per route run, 11th in first-read share, and 23rd in first downs per route run. Derek Brown assesses that Johnson could easily post TE1 numbers in Week 1, particularly given that Detroit ranked 15th in yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity allowed to tight ends in Weeks 12-18 last year.
PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Johnson set career highs in 2025 with 77 receptions, 102 targets, and 889 receiving yards, plus three touchdowns and second on the team in targets. A large chunk of that production came after Tyler Shough took over at quarterback from Spencer Rattler for the last nine games. Entering 2026, Shough will be the starter for the entire season barring injury, which means Johnson's role as a favorite target is secured. Jordyn Tyson is on injured reserve to start the season, meaning the only New Orleans pass-catchers with experience besides Johnson are Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele. Johnson should see a healthy target share at least until Tyson returns. The Saints-Lions game has about a 50-point implied total on Sunday, providing plenty of opportunity for fantasy points to be spread around.
PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
Johnson set career highs in 2025 with 77 receptions, 102 targets, and 889 receiving yards while ranking second on the Saints in targets; with Tyler Shough confirmed as the full-season starter (barring injury), Johnson's role as a favorite target is secured. Jordyn Tyson's IR status at season start means Johnson faces minimal target competition alongside Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele, positioning him for a healthy target share early. The Saints-Lions matchup carries a 50-point implied total, creating ample opportunity for Johnson to accumulate fantasy points.
PositiveSleeperSep 8, 2026
Johnson is the source's favorite sleeper tight end coming off career highs: 102 targets, 77 receptions, 889 receiving yards; target share jumped from 12.8% to 18.1%, WOPR climbed from 0.28 to 0.38. He finished TE3 in games with rookie Tyler Shough and now enters year two of that connection. Johnson is essentially free in drafts, allowing managers to load up at RB/WR and still secure a starting TE in final rounds—the ideal sleeper profile with virtually no cost and legitimate path to weekly difference-maker status.
PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Juwan Johnson is coming off career highs with 102 targets, 77 receptions, and 889 receiving yards. His target share jumped from 12.8% to 18.1% and his WOPR climbed from 0.28 to 0.38. He finished as the TE3 in games played with then-rookie Tyler Shough, and now they get another year together after Johnson already showed what that connection can look like. Johnson is essentially free in drafts, meaning fantasy managers can load up at running back and wide receiver and still walk away with a starting tight end in the final rounds, providing legitimate sleeper value with a path to TE1 upside.
PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Johnson finished 2025 as the TE11 in fantasy points per game with career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. Among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 13th in target share, seventh in receiving yards per game, 15th in yards per route run, 11th in first-read share, and 23rd in first downs per route run. Detroit ranked 15th in yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity allowed to tight ends in Weeks 12-18, positioning Johnson to post TE1 numbers in Week 1.
PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Johnson quietly posted the best season of his career in 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards, and three touchdowns, finishing as TE10 in half-point PPR despite low TD count. Rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) was expected to cut into Johnson's targets, but Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could sideline him for the first half of the season. Veteran WR Chris Olave has also had health issues. Johnson should continue playing a prominent role in Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense, positioning him for continued TE1 production.
PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Johnson quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025, finishing with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns, which added up to a TE10 finish in half-point PPR scoring despite the relatively low TD count. Although rookie WR Jordan Tyson's arrival might have cut into his target total, Tyson's hamstring injury should keep him out for the first half of the season. Veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well. Johnson should continue to play a prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's offense, which operates at a fast pace that works in his favor.
PositiveSleeperSep 7, 2026
Johnson quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards, and three touchdowns, finishing as TE10 in half-point PPR despite low TD count. While rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (eighth overall pick) could cut into targets, Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could keep him out for the first half of the season. Veteran WR Chris Olave has also had health issues. Pat Fitzmaurice notes Johnson should continue to play a prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense, working in his favor.
PositiveSleeperSep 6, 2026
Juwan Johnson quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025, finishing with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns, resulting in a TE10 finish in half-point PPR scoring despite the relatively low TD count. Though rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) could cut into targets, Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could keep him out for the first half of the season. Veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well. Johnson should continue to play a prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's offense, which operates at a fast pace that works in Johnson's favor.
PositiveSleeperSep 5, 2026
James Emrick-Wilson highlights Johnson as an undervalued league-winner candidate despite strong 2025 production: 77 catches for 889 yards, career-high 102 targets, target share jump from 12.8% to 18.1%, and WOPR climb from 0.28 to 0.38. Johnson was even better once rookie Tyler Shough took over, finishing as TE3 in their games together, proving the connection already worked at a high level. Johnson averaged 8.72 yards per target and posted +0.345 EPA per target (10th among TEs with 60+ targets), supporting the breakout. He flirted with 900 yards, already showed top-three upside with his current quarterback, and costs virtually nothing.
PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026
Jordyn Tyson will miss at least the first four games of the regular season after suffering his fourth hamstring injury over the past 10 months during training camp. Johnson is now the obvious candidate to fill Tyson's role as Chris Olave will remain the Saints' clear-cut top option in the passing game. Last year, the former Oregon star finished as the TE11, averaging 10.6 PPR fantasy points per game, with spike weeks finishing as a top-four tight end in 25% of the games during the fantasy season.
PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Johnson finished 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards, and three touchdowns for a TE10 finish in half-point PPR despite low TD count. Rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) was expected to cut into Johnson's targets, but Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could sideline him for the first half of the season. Veteran WR Chris Olave has also had health issues. Pat Fitzmaurice notes Johnson should continue playing a prominent role in Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense.
PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Johnson quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025, finishing with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns for a TE10 finish in half-point PPR scoring despite the relatively low TD count. The arrival of rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) might have cut into Johnson's target total, but Tyson is dealing with a hamstring injury that could keep him out for the first half of the season. Veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well. Johnson should continue to play a prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's offense. The fast pace at which Moore operates his offense is another thing working in Johnson's favor.
PositiveSleeperSep 2, 2026
Johnson earned a career-high 102 targets with target share jumping from 12.8% to 18.1% and WOPR climbing from 0.28 to 0.38, posting 77 catches for 889 yards; he averaged 8.72 yards per target and +0.345 EPA per target (10th among TEs with 60+ targets), and finished as TE3 in games with rookie Tyler Shough, proving the connection already worked at a high level; despite flirting with 900 yards and showing top-three upside with his current quarterback, he costs virtually nothing and represents a league-winner opportunity.
PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Chris Rodriguez highlights Juwan Johnson as essentially going undrafted despite 77 catches for 889 yards last season; earned career-high 102 targets, saw target share jump from 12.8% to 18.1%, and WOPR climb from 0.28 to 0.38; was even better once rookie Tyler Shough took over, finishing as TE3 in their games together, proving connection already worked at high level; averaged 8.72 yards per target; undrafted status despite elite efficiency and proven connection with starting quarterback creates massive value opportunity.
PositiveSleeperAug 30, 2026
Johnson finished 8th among tight-ends last season yet is being drafted as the 16th tight-end in PPR leagues, behind players not cleared to participate or who have retired. He is projected to see around 100 targets on a Saints team starving for offensive identity. Johnson hauled in 77 receptions for 889 yards with three touchdowns last season. An increase in redzone receptions could easily push him to a top-five finish; he cracked top-10 with only three scores, making him a few touchdowns away from second-tier production.
PositiveSleeperAug 27, 2026
Johnson has quietly been in the league since 2020 and has been steadily improving as a viable fantasy option over the last three seasons, culminating in his TE10 finish last year on the heels of a 77/889/3 split. When New Orleans dealt Rashid Shaheed to Seattle, Johnson became the second read in the passing game behind Chris Olave. The Saints' decision to spend their first-round selection on Jordyn Tyson out of Arizona State dumped a bucket of cold water on Johnson's 2026 outlook, but a lingering hamstring issue will cause Tyson to miss at least the beginning of the season. New Orleans is a team that will need to pass early and often to stay competitive, and as a PPR option with moderate target upside, fantasy managers would do well to add him as a solid backup option or bye-week fill-in.
PositiveSleeperAug 27, 2026
Quietly put together the best season of his career in 2025, finishing with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns for a TE10 finish in half-point PPR scoring despite low TD count. Rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) dealing with hamstring injury that could keep him out first half of season; veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well. Johnson should continue prominent role in head coach Kellen Moore's offense, which operates at a fast pace working in his favor.
PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Johnson is TE16 in ADP despite finishing eighth among tight ends last season, being overlooked due to fantasy football's preference for recognizable names. The source calls it insanity that Johnson is being drafted after players not cleared for practice or retired. Johnson is projected to see around 100 targets again and hauled in 77 receptions for 889 yards with three touchdowns last season. The source notes his low TD total as the only knock but emphasizes that cracking the top 10 with only three scores means increased end-zone targets could easily yield a top-five finish. Johnson offers value later in the draft and is only a few scores away from second-tier status.
PositiveSleeperAug 12, 2026
Johnson quietly posted the best season of his career in 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards and three touchdowns, finishing as a TE10 in half-point PPR despite a low touchdown count. The arrival of rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) could cut into Johnson's targets, but Tyson had college injury problems and veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues, meaning an injury to either would likely boost Johnson's target totals. Saints head coach Kellen Moore's fast-paced playcalling also works in Johnson's favor.
NegativeProjectionAug 8, 2026
Johnson put together the best season of his career in 2025 with 77 catches, 889 yards, and three touchdowns, finishing TE10 in half-point PPR despite low TD count. The arrival of rookie WR Jordan Tyson (eighth overall pick) could cut into Johnson's target total, but Tyson had injury problems in college. Veteran Saints WR Chris Olave has had health issues as well, and an injury to either would boost Johnson's targets. Saints head coach Kellen Moore's fast-pace offense also works in Johnson's favor.